Eggs In a Basket
by Candice Watters on 11/28/2009 at 9:50 AM
I can't take credit for the idea, but I did make and photograph this sweet combination for breakfast this morning. The idea was Rachel Ray's. I saw her make these sunny-side-up eggs in a "basket" of stuffing and mashed potatoes while watching the parade on Thursday.
She sautéed the stuffing/mashed potato "pancakes" in a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat after making a well in the center of each with a soup spoon. She then dropped an egg into the indentation and after a minute, popped the whole pan into the oven (350 degrees) until the whites were cooked.
Her egss were (of course) perfectly nestled in the center of their nests. Though mine flopped over the sides a bit, they were ...
delish. Rich and savory.
What are you doing with your leftovers this weekend?
1. Kristen in CA said the following at 12:57 PM on Nov 28:
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I made Turkey & Squash Soup (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/turkey_squash_soup.html) and it was delicious. I'd recommend it for those of you who don't want to eat a plethora of turkey sandwiches for the next week.
2. BDB said the following at 1:20 PM on Nov 28:
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Oh, I saw that demonstration. While I think Rachel Ray is great at presenting food ideas, I was mystified as to why she was doing it in the middle of parade coverage.
I could see making mashed potatoes into a breakfast food. But stuffing? Hmmm...
Luckily, leftover Honeybaked Ham can be used for a wide variety of breakfast and lunch arrangements...
3. Shelley said the following at 4:07 PM on Nov 28:
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I love leftovers - and think the dressing/stuffing is better the next day! One of my favorite ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers is to make Turkey Tetrazzini. It's creamy, and totally a comfort food!
4. Kathleen said the following at 5:44 PM on Nov 28:
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It may well have tasted delish, but photographing a messy plate of half-eaten food strikes me as a less-than-savory idea.
5. farmer Tom said the following at 6:37 PM on Nov 28:
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Most of the people here are too young to remember, .......
"Flaming turkey wings, la la la la la,.....
Any questions?
6. Irene M. said the following at 10:09 AM on Nov 29:
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Nice. Those eggs look delicious.
Traditionally my family makes turkey fajitas. Toss some turkey in a pan with peppers, onions, and seasonings then wrap it up in tortilla. Great stuff. This year I didn't have a turkey, so I made pumpkin soup.
7. DannieA said the following at 2:26 PM on Nov 29:
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Great picture....looks yummy. Since our family does potluck style....we make the menu before hand and then everyone brings a piece of the menu, we don't get too many leftovers...which is great because Friday evening my mom does a thanksgiving dinner for just my dad, her, and I...and since we're mostly vegetarian, we don't have gobs of turkey left over....especially since my mom prefers chicken to turkey.
8. Candice Watters said the following at 10:25 AM on Nov 30:
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DannieA I just have to ask: have you ever tasted Tofurky?
9. DannieA said the following at 12:14 PM on Nov 30:
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Just cuz I'm vegetarian doesn't mean I eat every meat substitue, I have tastbuds too LOL!
I tasted tofurky years ago and hated it. So I'd rather go with chicken or just veggie cuban food than Tofurky.
I like worthington meat substitues better. They have a 'turkey' roast that my mom makes for Friday after Thanksgiving.
10. *all*natural* said the following at 5:37 PM on Nov 30:
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This looks yummy!! I want to try it, but I'm afraid it may turn out weird with the mashed potatoes I have left over--they're red skinned mashed potatoes with bacon and chives. May not be as tasty... Is the Rachael Ray recipe or whatever it is online?
11. Irene M. said the following at 5:52 PM on Nov 30:
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DannieA, if you're looking for other options, I made a Quorn "turk'y roast" that was pretty good.
12. Renee said the following at 8:53 PM on Nov 30:
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I'm from South Louisiana. We used are leftover turkey to make turkey and sausage gumbo.....SOOOOOOO good!
13. Amelia said the following at 4:25 PM on Dec 1:
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I heard about Quorn for the first time just a couple of days ago, from a TV show. So, its made from some weird fungus. How appealing.
Also, Quorn is the name of a town in South Australia. This I already knew.
14. Irene M. said the following at 10:50 AM on Dec 3:
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Amelia, you know what else is made from some weird fungus? Cheese.
Seriously, don't knock it till you've tried it. Quorn products are hands down the most delicious pre-made food I've had. They're not vegan, but Boca and Morningstar just can't compare in taste.